Washington Just Overhauled Its Autism Plan. Here's What It Actually Means for Your Family. If you follow autism news even loosely, you've probably seen the headlines this week. On August 28, 2026, the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) — the panel that advises the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on autism policy — voted to adopt a brand-new strategic plan. It's the first major update in more than three years, and it's a big one: over 330 pages, a call to...

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